GCL Poly to become GCL New Energy
The name change is a reflection of the Chinese company’s expansion into the development of large scale PV plants.
BNEF promotes CSUN to Tier 1 supplier status
The Bloomberg New Energy Finance tiering system for PV module makers ranks producers based on bankability and assistance given to developers and EPCs.
Panasonic develops stand-alone PV power system
The companys Power Supply Container generates and stores solar energy, and is ideal for for rural off-grid areas.
Chinese PV exports to Europe fell 62% in 2013
Figures from the China Chamber of Commerce confirm China-European business revenues down by $3.7bn last year.
NEC snaps up grid-scale battery business
The Japanese company has purchased A123 Energy Solutions from China’s Wanxiang Group for a reported $100 million.
India considers new PV support scheme for state-owned companies
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy may introduce a separate scheme for Public Sector Undertakings.
Module reliability more important than cost, say solar customers
Survey by IHS reveals 99% of respondents believe reliability to be the most important module feature, beating out high quality and low price.
Hanwha Q CELLS collaborates on 31 MW Mexican PV installations
The German-headquartered company will finance all 31 MW of PV across 120 locations of local retail giants, Tiendas Soriana.
Heliatek breaks efficiency record for 40% transparent organic cells
The organic solar film producers have achieved a new record in efficiency for 40% transparent solar cells, achieving 7.2% in recent lab tests.
Construction begins on 250 MW First Solar Nevada PV plant
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power agrees 25-year PPA for the project, which will be located north of Las Vegas.
